The string inside the hose is for?...

[Got2Go]

So if I never use it can I just cut the cord?

Yep, this:

No need to. Just leave it dangling. You might want to sell the BC someday.

 

[tarponchik]

Yep, this:

Unlikely. I'll use it till one of us dies.

 

[tarponchik]

No need to. Just leave it dangling. You might want to sell the BC someday.

I can't disconnect it from the old inflator.

 

[Got2Go]

I can't disconnect it from the old inflator.

It typically has a pin that slides out on the inflator end.
Is that one attached differently?
Post a pic.

 

[tarponchik]

It typically has a pin that slides out on the inflator end.
Is that one attached differently?
Post a pic.

I'd like to but the cord's end is too deep to take a pic. It goes through the center of a plastic cross.

Never mind, I'll try

 

[tarponchik]

Maybe you do know how to take it apart and grease or clean? The problem is, the inflator red button gets stuck when I press it. My last dive I had to disconnect BC from the reg and inflate it by mouth.

 

[tarponchik]

Here is the whole thing.

 

[runsongas]

why not rebuild the inflator?

Mares ergo inflator repair?

 

[tarponchik]

why not rebuild the inflator?

Mares ergo inflator repair?

Sure, I'll give it a try. How do I remove the grey mouthpiece? Just pull it hard?

 

[runsongas]

might need to warm it up a little to soften it